Chicago Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60411
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 58,136
- 709/sq mi High-density area
- $62,073
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago Heights pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 709
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60411 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60411 (Chicago Heights, IL) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.5 in 2023 to 194.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60411 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, with 58,136 residents across 82.0 square miles, a density of 709 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60411 reports a modest median household income of $62,073 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,541. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,800 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,202; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60411 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60411.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
82 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60411, Chicago Heights, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
58,136
Population
82.0
Area (sq mi)
709
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60411?
35.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
11.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,073
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,541
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60411 ranks nationally
Chicago Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,073 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,045housing units
21,045
Total Housing Units
18,348
Occupied Units
2,697
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60411 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 119 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 137 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 160 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 182 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 60411, employing approximately 15,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $883,419,000.
828
Businesses
15,397
Employees
$883.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 82 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 79 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 72 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60411 vs 60425 →
ZIP 60411 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
58,136 residents
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
28,884 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60466 22,115
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60430 20,094
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60417 15,547
Crete (60417)
15,547 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
- 60425 9,117
Glenwood (60425)
9,117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60411 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60461
Olympia Fields (60461)
$124,417 median income
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60417
Crete (60417)
$91,952 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
$75,681 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
$62,073 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60411 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60425 | Glenwood, IL | 9,117 | 2.8 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 3.1 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 4.2 mi |
| 60417 | Crete, IL | 15,547 | 5.5 mi |
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 4.5 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 6.1 mi |
| 60461 | Olympia Fields, IL | 4,836 | 5.2 mi |
| 60422 | Flossmoor, IL | 9,403 | 5.2 mi |
| 60466 | Park Forest, IL | 22,115 | 5.2 mi |
| 60430 | Homewood, IL | 20,094 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60411, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (58,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60411 in?
ZIP code 60411 (Chicago Heights) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60411?
ZIP code 60411 in Chicago Heights, IL has a population of 58,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60411?
The median household income in ZIP 60411 is $62,073, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60411?
The median home value in ZIP 60411 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60411?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60411 is African American at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60411?
ZIP code 60411 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 15,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60411?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60411 are: Retail trade (106), Other services (except public administration) (93), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60411?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60411 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60411?
In ZIP code 60411, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60411?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60411 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60411?
In ZIP code 60411, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60411?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60411 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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